2001 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mazda 6 (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda 6 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 6 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
